Essential Techniques by Zachary Leyden for Beginner Riders Jul 8, 2025 Zachary Leyden What Are Essential Natural Horsemanship Techniques for Beginners? natural horsemanship, influenced by leyden horsemanship principles, is an approach that emphasizes communication and partnership betwe... Read more
Why Groundwork Is Essential in Natural Horsemanship: Building Trust, Communication, and Safety Jul 6, 2025 Zachary Leyden Why Groundwork Is Essential in Natural Horsemanship: Building Trust, Communication, and Safety Groundwork is a fundamental component of natural horsemanship that creates the basis for all advanced hor... Read more
Natural Horsemanship Techniques to Build Trust With Horses Jul 6, 2025 Zachary Leyden Natural Horsemanship Techniques for Every Beginner: A Complete Guide to Building Trust and Training Your Horse Natural horsemanship emphasizes understanding a horse’s inherent behavior, communication ... Read more
Effective Groundwork Strategies for Better Horse Training Jul 5, 2025 Zachary Leyden In the realm of education, effective communication within lesson programs is pivotal for both trainers and learners. When a lead trainer possesses confidence in their delivery and subject matter, it c... Read more
Achieve Success Through Effective Groundwork Strategies Jul 5, 2025 Zachary Leyden Liberty work in horse training emphasizes developing a strong connection and mutual trust between the horse and handler without the constraints of traditional equipment such as halters or reins. This ... Read more
Traditional vs. Natural Horsemanship: A Comparison May 19, 2025 Zachary Leyden What is Traditional Horsemanship? Traditional horsemanship generally refers to training methods historically rooted in dominance and control, aimed at swiftly “breaking” the horse’s resistance to huma... Read more
Pressure, Release, and Trust: The Simple Science Behind Natural Horse Training May 9, 2025 Zachary Leyden Ever wondered why gentle training methods like pressure and release work so effectively with horses? Understanding the simple science behind natural horse training helps create willing, confident hors... Read more
From Breaking to Bonding: The Evolution of Horse Training May 2, 2025 Zachary Leyden What is Horse Breaking, and Why Was it Used? Historically, training a horse was synonymous with "breaking" it—using dominance and forceful methods to ensure quick obedience. These traditional techniqu... Bill Dorrance Buck Brannaman Ray Hunt Tom Dorrance Zachary Leyden Read more
